Keto Beef Stew Instant Pot Recipe (Gluten Free)

A super easy low carb keto beef stew instant pot recipe that's also gluten free. Full of tender beef chunks and delicious squidgy carrots in a tasty thickened sauce flavoured with tomato and red pepper. Includes step by step images to follow along.

How do you eat beef stew? With a fork? A spoon? Do you like a thick beef stew? Or a watery one? Do you like it to have lots of vegetables in?

These are all valid questions because whatever your upbringing, making a beef stew recipe is very personal to us. It's pure comfort food that needs to hit the spot.

So I'm going to show you how to make keto beef stew in an instant pot that you can thicken at the end. Or not. And how you can make it in a crock pot, and a Slimming version if desired.

Equipment for Keto Instant Pot Beef Stew

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• Instant Pot
• Chopping board
• Chopping knife
• Measuring cups
• Potato peeler
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring jug

How to Make Beef Stew in an Instant Pot

Firstly, you'll find my full list of ingredients for my keto stew instant pot recipe by clicking the link below.

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But, in a nutshell, here's how I make it:

1. Sear the beef in oil until browned using the saute instant pot function. *This isn't vital, but it gives a richer taste and helps the beef chunks hold their shape.
2. Add all of the vegetables and everything else except the xanthan gum* (see thickening note below).
3. Add the lid on your Instant Pot, then select Meat Stew, which will pressure cook for 35 minutes.
4. Once finished, spoon out a mug full of the sauce and pour into a bowl and leave for a minute or two and add the xantham gum.
5. Return back to the pot, then stir until thickened.
6. Season to taste if desired and add fresh herbs and enjoy!

How to Thicken an Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

There's a variety of ways you can thicken stew in an instant pot (or slow cooker). So, let's explore them, although, really xantham gum is the only strict keto option.

Note, as a rule, the first four need to be mixed with a cool or cold mixture first. Otherwise you'll get thick lumps of flour throughout which is hard to get an even texture.

Xantham Gum

Xanthan gum may sound like an alien from a sci-fi show, but it's great for thickening soups, stews, salad dressings and enhancing crumb texture in Gluten Free baking. It can be found in most supermarkets and health food stores. I use one by Doves Farm and is 52 calories per teaspoon.

Direction: scoop out some sauce after cooking, leave to cool slightly and stir in some powder and mix back in the top.

Porridge Oats (Ensure You Use Certified Gluten Free)

By adding 2 tablespoon of whole porridge oats right from the beginning, it will thicken (and totally disintegrates) in the beef stew as it cooks. This is a great option for Slimming beef stew, (using Frylight instead of olive oil) as it's higher in fibre than plain flour.

Cornflour (Gluten Free)

Similar to xanthan gum, although higher in carbs, you can mix cornflour with cold stock first before stirring in the beef pot.

Instant Gravy Granules (Check Labels for Gluten Free)

If you have none of the above in your cupboard, then stirring in gravy granules at the end is one of the easiest methods at the end. However, note, it can change the taste, so it's best to do this before seasoning to taste.

Pearl Barley or Lentils (Not Gluten Free)

Or, if you want, you can chuck in a handful of lentils or make a barley beef stew instant pot recipe with vegetables before cooking, so it can soak up some of the juice. Note, this will no longer be a keto instant pot beef stew due to the added carbs.

Adding Instant Mash

Adding powdered potatoes is by far my least favourite method as it created a rather grainy texture. Also, note that if creating a Slimming beef stew, instant mash now needs to be counted.

No Instant Pot? No Problem!

There are a couple of other ways you can cook this diced brisket stew instant pot recipe. Although, note, they're much longer.

Keto Beef Stew Slow Cooker

Before buying an Instant Pot, my favourite method was crock pot beef stew in the crock pot, although it requires planning. Simply sear the beef first, then transfer to the slow cooker along with everything else. Then cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.

Beef Stew in Pot on Stove

Like my Guinness beef stew as part of my steak and ale filo pastry pie, you can simmer with the lid on for 1 hour 30 minutes.

More Keto Recipes

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• Minced beef hotpot with swede
• Keto red pepper soup
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• Persian rice pudding
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